LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Authorities Wednesday announced a 29-year-old man has been charged with sparking the deadly Palisades Fire, alleging the suspect started a small fire on New Year's Day that smoldered underground before reigniting nearly a week later into the devastating blaze.

Now a troubling question remains: Why was the Jan. 1 blaze, named Lachman Fire, allowed to smolder?

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was asked about the LAFD's response to the Lachman Fire and if any potential mistakes were made.

"To me, I think all things need to be examined," Bass said. "We need to look at the fire department. We need to look at everything."

Months ago, ABC7's 7 On Your Side Investigates asked the LAFD a series of questions about the Lachman Fire, including:

- How long did LAFD monitor the

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